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GJ58 LFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,325 mi
Last recorded155,325 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 149,960 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 140,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 138,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 138,161 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,841 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamps missing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 128,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective clamps missing but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,940 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,171 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,749 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,029 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 6 Sep 2014 28,919 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 28,912 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Sep 2013 22,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn on outter edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,276 miles

Both front tyes wearing on outer edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2011 12,395 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 12,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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GJ58 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ58 LFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ58 LFY registered?

GJ58 LFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is GJ58 LFY safe to buy?

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